We've analysed the crossword clue "American essayist" from the Thomas Joseph Crossword puzzle on August 17, 2019 and found 13 potential answers in our records. The solution with the highest match rate is EMERSON (7 letters) at 99%. Our confidence ranking is based on frequency data from crossword publications.
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13 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
EMERSON
American essayist
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Aug 17, 2019
99%
EMERSON
American essayist
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Aug 17, 2019
8%
JOAN
"Slouching Towards Bethlehem" essayist Didion
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
8%
JOAN
"Slouching Towards Bethlehem" essayist Didion
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
8%
MONA
"A Sister's Eulogy for Steve Jobs" essayist Simpson
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 29, 2025
8%
MONA
"A Sister's Eulogy for Steve Jobs" essayist Simpson
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 29, 2025
8%
SLOANE
"I Was Told There'd Be Cake" essayist Crosley
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 25, 2025
8%
SLOANE
"I Was Told There'd Be Cake" essayist Crosley
Universal Crossword · Jan 25, 2025
8%
WEIL
French essayist Simone
(4)
Premier Sunday Crossword
May 12, 2024
8%
WEIL
French essayist Simone
Premier Sunday Crossword · May 12, 2024
8%
JIA
Culture essayist Tolentino
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 9, 2022
8%
JIA
Culture essayist Tolentino
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 9, 2022
8%
OSGOOD
"See You on the Radio" essayist Charles
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2020
8%
OSGOOD
"See You on the Radio" essayist Charles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2020
1%
ZAPOTECAN
Mesoamerican language family common in Oaxaca
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
1%
ZAPOTECAN
Mesoamerican language family common in Oaxaca
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
1%
MAYAS
Early Mesoamerican settlers
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
1%
MAYAS
Early Mesoamerican settlers
Universal Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
1%
MAYAN
Mesoamerican language family
(5)
Universal Crossword
May 23, 2025
1%
MAYAN
Mesoamerican language family
Universal Crossword · May 23, 2025
1%
OLMEC
Early Mesoamerican civilization
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 19, 2025
1%
OLMEC
Early Mesoamerican civilization
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 2025
1%
MAYANSWEEPER
One in a Mesoamerican cleanup crew?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 27, 2019
1%
MAYANSWEEPER
One in a Mesoamerican cleanup crew?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 27, 2019
1%
TAMALE
Traditional Mesoamerican fare
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 5, 2019
1%
TAMALE
Traditional Mesoamerican fare
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 5, 2019
Clues for Thomas Joseph Crossword on August 17, 2019
Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "American essayist" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 13 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is EMERSON (7 letters).
What is the best answer for "American essayist"?
The best answer for "American essayist" is EMERSON with 7 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "American essayist" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in Thomas Joseph Crossword.
It was last seen in the Thomas Joseph Crossword on August 17, 2019.